Sermons on Renewing Our Steps:

Our Purpose

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A sermon about the purpose of the Christian

Psalm 17:1-15 (KJV) 1 Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

On The Wings Of Eagles Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2013

We need reminders to wait on God, to hope in Him. When we do, our strength will be renewed. By our own resources we will never achieve satisfaction or serenity. Trust in God produces confident expectations and a meaningful life.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Charlie Brown has a moment of reflection after losing a baseball game: “When I am down and out, I lift up my head and shout, ‘I’M DOWN AND OUT’!” People without God, who see life as a cosmic accident, have no Higher Power when life hurts. W ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Congregational

Personal Epiphany: Your Breakout Season Is Here

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 4, 2010

God brings us revelation in simplicity to make sense of our lives for our growth in Him.

Personal Epiphany-Your Break-Out Season Is Here Mark 12:30-31 (30) And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ (31) The second is this: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Waiting Room

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2018

This sermon is a part of the Spiritual First Aid series and looks at our waiting on the Lord when we find ourselves in His waiting room.

Spiritual First Aid “God’s Waiting Room” Introduction One of the hardest things we can do is wait. If there’s one thing we probably hate more than anything else, it is waiting. We hate to wait for the traffic light to turn green especially when there is no one else on the road, or at least half ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

What Does It Mean To Follow In His Steps?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 21, 2024

What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?

What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eight Steps To Overcoming Fear In Your Life

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jan 18, 2014

Fear is a killer, most of the things we fear don't happen. Fear being an emotion can be overcome when you apply these eight steps.

Definition: fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. Fear is felt in many forms. We may have a fear of flying, a fear of commitment, a fear of the unknown, or at times, all of the above. Whether the threat is real or imagined... “Fear is such a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Steps To Win The Battle Over Worry

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 14, 2017

This sermon highlights 4 insights given by Jesus to win the battle over worry and to overcome anxiety.

Winning the Battle Over Worry (Matthew 6:25-34) A man was constantly worrying that somebody was under his bed. He went to a Counselor who was willing to help him, but at a high fee, over many months. A few weeks later the Counselor met the man on the street and asked him why he had not returned. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005

Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Steps To Welcome Jesus Into Your Life

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Mar 8, 2006

This sermon is based on the text of Mark 11:1-17 and gives you 4 things you can do to welcome the presence of the Lord into your life.

4 Steps to Welcome Jesus into Your Life 3/20/05 1) Be willing to let the Lord use what you have Mark 11:1-6 As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2"Go into that village over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Holiness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit needs holiness, and He breeds holiness in us. Cooperation with the HS moves us from just visitation to intimate HABITATION.

Moving on with God- the next step in holiness WBC 22/6/3pm HEB 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 these kinds of sermons are PHENOMENALLY hard to preach, as without God’s help… anointing  condemnation and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Christian Maturity By Growing Through The Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 8, 2011

n this sermon outline we list the reasons and ways that we can be fruitful and receive the blessings of the Lord and some of the ways we can and will grow to be more like HIM.

STEPS TO CHRISTIAN MATURITY BY GROWING THROUGH THE WORD! In this sermon outline we list the reasons and ways that we can be fruitful and receive the blessings of the Lord and some of the ways we can and will grow to be more like HIM. 1 Pet 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Stepping To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006

This sermon deals with the positive aspect of sex from God’s perspective. It gives reasons why to ignore God’s plan for sex and reasons to follow God’s plan for sex.

Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guideline #5: Step Out With A Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 14, 2003

Active faith: what it requires and the results of its implementation in the church

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #5: “STEP OUT WITH A BOLD FAITH” (Material basically from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A little old lady was given a much desired mission assignment to the Apache ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A First Step Toward Witnessing For The Non-Evangelist

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2018

A look at how crucial it is to recognize that God has put a few people around that we are responsible to pray for and witness to.

- Let me note as we begin that the sermon title speaks of the “non-evangelist.” While there are people who are spiritually gifted at evangelism, sharing our faith is a job that is assigned to all of us. I’m referring there to the person who doesn’t feel they’re any good at that or for the person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Step Closer To The Tomb Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2023

This is a solemn service for the night of Good Friday. It is a candlelight service that brings Jesus to the tomb and then ends with a solemn and quiet dismissal.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Denomination: Baptist